The Wayro route from Lages to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay is 532 miles (856 km), about 13 h 18 min of driving without stops. You cross from Brazil into Uruguay at about mile 453.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Distance by road | 532 mi (856 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → VRS-815 → BR-453 → RSC-453 → ERS-122 → ERS-240 |
| Border crossing | about mile 453, Brazil → Uruguay |
| Regions on the route | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Getting across the Brazil–Uruguay border
The route crosses at about mile 453, from Rio Grande do Sul into Cerro Largo. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Uruguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Uruguay | You can drive on your U.S. license. |
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); U.S. State Department, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Lages to Treinta y Tres is like
BR-116 (279 mi) and ERS-122 (37 mi) carry about 59% of the 532 miles. The first 453 miles are in Brazil; the last 79 are in Uruguay. It runs through 4 regions: Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Lages and Treinta y Tres
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-116 | 4–85 | 81 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 85–103 | 18 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| VRS-815 | 103–107 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 107–121 | 14 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-453 | 121–142 | 21 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-453 | 142–149 | 7 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-122 | 149–186 | 37 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-240 | 186–194 | 8 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 194–308 | 114 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 308–367 | 59 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 367–451 | 84 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 451–452 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 452–532 | 80 | Rio Grande do Sul, Cerro Largo, Treinta y Tres |
- Mile 40 of this route: Santa Catarina → Rio Grande do Sul (region line)
- Mile 453 of this route: Rio Grande do Sul → Cerro Largo (international border)
- Mile 480 of this route: Cerro Largo → Treinta y Tres (region line)
What to see on the way from Lages to Treinta y Tres
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 146), Salto Ventoso (mile 156), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 309)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Ventoso (mile 156)
- Museums and history: National Monument to the Immigrant (mile 133), Municipal Museum of Caxias do Sul (mile 137), Museu Ambiência Casa de Pedra (mile 138), Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (mile 146), Museu de História da Medicina do Rio Grande do Sul (mile 215), Otávio Rocha Viaduct (mile 216), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 228), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 309)
National Monument to the Immigrant
Standing at the entrance to Caxias do Sul on BR-116, the National Monument to the Immigrant is listed by Brazil's national heritage institute (IPHAN).
Municipal Museum of Caxias do Sul
Housed at 586 Visconde de Pelotas Street, the Municipal Museum of Caxias do Sul covers local history, art and ethnography, with a permanent collection, guided visits and temporary exhibitions.
Museu Ambiência Casa de Pedra
Known simply as Casa de Pedra, this history museum in Caxias do Sul opened in 1975 during the centenary of Italian immigration to Rio Grande do Sul and preserves everyday objects of immigrant families.
Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp
A few kilometers from central Caxias do Sul, in the Forqueta district, the Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp is a history museum themed on grapes and wine.
Salto Ventoso
Salto Ventoso is a waterfall in Farroupilha, Brazil, and a tourist attraction of regional importance.
Museu de História da Medicina do Rio Grande do Sul
In Porto Alegre, the Museu de História da Medicina do Rio Grande do Sul preserves documents, medical instruments and other objects tracing the practice and evolution of medicine in the state.
Otávio Rocha Viaduct
In Porto Alegre's city center, the Otávio Rocha Viaduct is an engineering landmark spanning the intersection of Duque de Caxias Street and Borges de Medeiros Avenue.
Estância das Pedras Brancas
Estância das Pedras Brancas is a historic ranch tied to the history of Rio Grande do Sul and the town of Guaíba. Its first owner was Antônio Ferreira Leitão.
Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves
Created by state decree in 1972 and linked to Rio Grande do Sul's culture department, this historic park stands on the old Sesmaria do Cristal, land once granted to the father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves da Silva.
In Treinta y Tres itself
Museo Agustín Araújo
Treinta y Tres's departmental fine arts museum, the Museo Agustín Araújo is a public museum in the city of Treinta y Tres, Uruguay.
More drives to Treinta y Tres
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- Rivera to Treinta y Tres
- Colonia del Sacramento to Treinta y Tres
- Salto to Treinta y Tres
- Fray Bentos to Treinta y Tres
- Buenos Aires to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
More drives from Lages
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- Lages to Santa Cruz do Sul
- Lages to Paranaguá
- Lages to Ourinhos
- Lages to Itanhaém
- Lages to Itapetininga
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lages to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay?
About 13 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 532 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lages to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay?
About 532 miles (856 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Where does the Lages to Treinta y Tres drive cross the border?
At about mile 453, from Brazil into Uruguay.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Lages into Uruguay?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You can drive on your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 13, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Lages to Treinta y Tres, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Lages to Treinta y Tres?
In order: BR-116, VRS-815, BR-453, RSC-453, ERS-122 and ERS-240. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lages and Treinta y Tres?
Closest to the road: Museu da Uva e do Vinho Primo Slomp (museum, mile 146, 0.6 mi from the route); Salto Ventoso (waterfall, mile 156, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (museum, mile 309, 0.5 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.